# Global warnings on artificial intelligence risks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-warnings-on-artificial-intelligence-risks > Updated: 2026-10-14T22:18:30.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2. Global advocates and human rights leaders have issued warnings regarding the societal risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a United Nations advocate for human-centric digital governance, cautioned that AI could lead to a decline in democracy and human empathy. He warned that technology companies might train models to “hijack your intimacy” by mimicking romantic or friendly connections and expressed concern that profit-driven motives could lead to forms of totalitarianism. Amine Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, emphasized that human rights must form the foundation of AI governance. While noting potential benefits for public services, Bouayach highlighted threats such as deepfakes, misinformation, biased algorithms, and the use of facial recognition technology. To address these issues, Bouayach advocated for a ‘human rights by design’ approach, calling for increased human oversight, developer accountability, and regular impact assessments. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-14: Amine Bouayach warns of AI risks to human rights Amine Bouayach warned at an international conference in Athens that AI risks deepening discrimination through deepfakes, biased algorithms, and privacy violations, calling for human rights-centered governance. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amine-bouayach-warns-of-ai-risks-to-human-rights ### 2026-10-10: Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns of AI risks to democracy and intimacy UN advocate Joseph Gordon-Levitt warns that AI development poses risks to democracy, human empathy, and personal intimacy, urging focus on the ethics of those building the technology. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joseph-gordon-levitt-warns-of-ai-risks-to-intimacy-and-democracy --- Cite as: Global warnings on artificial intelligence risks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-warnings-on-artificial-intelligence-risks